Hoffmann Group UK aims to double in size by 2023 One of Europe's leading suppliers of quality tools, workstations and PPE, Hoffmann Group, has announced plans to double in size in the UK after spending the past few months transforming…
Broanmain Plastics joins Gauge & Toolmakers Association To showcase its tooling, engineering and technical moulding prowess to UK OEMs, Surrey-based Broanmain Plastics has become the latest member of the Gauge & Toolmakers Association (GTMA).
Aerospace is pivotal in driving cutting tool technology forward In this article, tooling specialist Iscar discusses how pivotal the aerospace industry is in driving cutting tool technology forward, describing its influence as being both challenging and inspiring.
Custom carbide form tools for turning To allow users to reduce cycle times and cut production costs during series production on turning and turn-mill centres, Horn Cutting Tools has introduced customised carbide form inserts for machining…
Rotary table range expanded Last year the Japanese manufacturer Kitagawa introduced the first in a new range of compact, general purpose rotary tables, the MK-series, for adding a rigid fourth CNC axis to a…
Special Rego-Fix offer from M.A. Ford Europe Rego-Fix UK distributor, M.A. Ford Europe, has created a special ‘starter package’ offer, which includes a manual powRgrip hydraulic tool clamping press, five holders and collets, plus high performance end…
Take a movie-length tour of Starrett's factory in Massachusetts Here's an hour-long tour of the Starrett factory in Athol, Massachusetts, which manufactures a broad range of equipment, ranging from calipers to micrometers to levels.
Tooling manufacturer reaping rewards of shift to sustainability Dormer Pramet is making sustainability an integral part of its business. At the core of this strategy is the use of new technologies and ways of working that deliver value…
Sandvik Coromant launches online training programme for best practice metalcutting Tooling specialist Sandvik Coromant has launched a new online application training to share knowledge and best practices for metalcutting operations.
In the zone Seco Tools has announced the expansion of its Jetstream Tooling Integrated (JETI) technology with a complete range of holders for general ISO turning.
Flexible production capacity In this article, Michael Knauer, director of milling at the Hoffmann Group discusses how production methods such as Parabolic Performance Cutting (PPC) can help toolmakers to maintain production capacity and…
No set-up, no downtime for Smart factories Manufacturing is on the eve of comprehensive digitising, which in one way or another will impact almost all its stages: product design, process planning, machining, assembly, and more. As PES…
Networking the delivery chain The complete delivery chain can now be networked using the open cloud c-Com platform from Mapal. Data can now be accessed to all involved employees with data on tools and…
Next generation chucks are twice as accurate Designed to reduce set-up times on lathes, the new BR-series of three-jaw chucks from Japanese firm Kitagawa are capable of a gripping accuracy of 0.01mm TIR (total indicator reading) or…
146 year-old British engineering firm starts £300K investment drive One of the UK’s longest established engineering supply companies is targeting growth after announcing a £300,000 investment drive.
New steel drilling line Drilling steel has always posed challenges when you are aiming for the utmost in quality, productivity and cost-effectiveness.
High five Five new high performance tooling ranges have been launched by M.A. Ford Europe, which includes solid carbide end mills and new deep hole drills for machining aluminium alloys, steel, titanium,…
Boehlerit expands 3D milling system Under a joint sales cooperation with Boehlerit, Ringwood-based Horn Cutting Tools has introduced an expanded 3D milling programme for the tool and mould making industry to the UK market.
New tooling system provides speed and accuracy Dormer Pramet has launched a high precision, quick-change tooling system for a variety of internal and external turning applications.
SilverLine: good tools made even better Making changes to what is your most popular product can pose significant risk, but in the case of Ceratizit Group’s SilverLine solid carbide milling cutters, taking those calculated risks has…
Specialist plastics machinist doubles turnover As PES reveals, significant investment in new turning centres and barfeed technology is reaping dividends for specialist plastics subcontractor.
High-velocity aluminium roughing This aluminum rougher equipped from Kennametal includes chip breakers, internal coolant and boosted speeds/feeds capabilities.
New products and offers from M.A. Ford Europe The April 2020 edition of PES includes a special 20 page supplement from high performance cutting tool manufacturer, MA Ford Europe, covering new products and special offers.
Improving productivity-per-head in manufacturing Optimising available resources to maximise productivity in these challenging times is not only desirable – it’s absolutely essential, affirms Tim Paddison, managing director of tooling and machining specialist Hoffmann Group…
